Purpose: This course provides comprehensive discussion of the applications of Basic Industrial Hydraulics (MP-10002) as they apply to hydraulic systems. This course is delivered in a format that uses a combination of classroom lecture coupled with a comprehensive component review using real-world products.

This course is taught by highly qualified instructors who are experts in this field. The course covers basic industrial hydraulics including theory, component operation, and fluid power circuits.

This course is recommended for personnel involved in the basic maintenance of hydraulic equipment.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course and with the use of the training manual, students will be able to:

Describe fluid power and the components used in the design of hydraulic systems.

Identify and explain common hydraulic components.

Describe basic hydraulic theory.

Explain common circuit applications.

Describe preventive maintenance actions .

Interpret ANSI symbols and drawings to explain the functions of specific hydraulic systems.

2. FLUID POWER THEORYIntroduction 2-1Objectives 2-1Advantages of Fluid Power 2-1Transmission of Forces Through Fluids 2-2Pascal’s Law 2-4Force and Pressure 2-5Force and Pressure in Fluid Power Systems 2-7Multiplication of Forces 2-8Differential Areas 2-10Volume and Distance Factors 2-11Compressibility and Expansion of Gases 2-11Boyle’s Law 2-11Charles’ Law 2-13General Gas Law 2-14Work and Energy 2-15Fluid Flow 2-16Volume and Velocity of Flow 2-17Steady and Unsteady Flow 2-18Streamline and Turbulent Flow 2-18Factors Involved in Flow 2-20Minimizing Friction 2-23Advantages of Fluid Power Systems 2-24Fluid Power Symbols 2-25